Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive Shaft
INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
• DOJ (Double Offset Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.
• BJ (Bell Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• EBJ (High-Efficiency Compact Ball Fixed Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• Shaft:
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear.
• Boot:
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease:
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the outer race (DOJ) from the shaft assembly.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the boot.(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver or pliers, loosen t ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftINSTALLATION1. Replace the rear differential side oil seal. Rear Differential Side Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">NOTE:After pulling out the drive shaft as ...
Other materials:
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
Low tire pressure warning light (type A)
Low tire pressure warning light (type B)
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel
when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire ...
Note
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Stop Light SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the stop light system, refer to the respective section.• Rear combination light assembly: Rear Combination Light Assembly">• Tail light/stop light bulb: Tail/Stop Light Bulb">• ...
Where to place a child restraint system
The following are SUBARU's recommendations
on where to place a child restraint
system in your vehicle.
A: Front passenger's seat
You should not install a child restraint
system (including a booster seat) due to
the hazard to children posed by the
passenger's airbag.
B: Rear seat, window- ...
